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Moving from Reno to Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs sits at 6,338 feet, and Colorado gives new residents 30 days to transfer a driver license and 90 days to register a vehicle. The city is about 1,102 miles from our Sparks warehouse.
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- 1,102 miles
- about 18 h 34 min of driving
Reno-SparksColorado Springs, CO
1,102 miles by road
- Driving time (free-flow)about 18 h 34 min
- Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day3
- Main roadsI-80, I-25, US 287
| Measure | Colorado Springs, CO | Reno-Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,144 | $87,485 |
| Median gross rent | $1,699 | $1,592 |
| Median home value | $461,800 | $502,300 |
| January average high | 45 F | 48 F |
| July average high | 86 F | 94 F |
| Snow in a normal year | 32.5 in | 20.9 in |
- Moved from Colorado to Nevada (2024)about 3,886
- Moved from Nevada to Colorado (2024)about 1,823
- Moved into Washoe County from El Paso County, Colorado, per yearabout 43
- Moved from Washoe County to them, per yearabout 95
Data (read 2026-10-19): OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates; NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020; U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020.
Colorado Springs is the largest city at the foot of Pikes Peak. This page takes the Colorado side of the trip: the two separate DMV deadlines, the altitude, the housing numbers and how the move is planned from Sparks.
Two deadlines, not one
The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles says to transfer your driver license within 30 days of establishing residency, and to title and register your vehicle within 90 days. Residency starts at the earliest of owning or operating a Colorado business, taking Colorado employment or living in the state 90 consecutive days, so a new job starts the clock on day one.
Colorado's state sales tax rate is 2.9 percent, and cities and counties add their own rates on top. The individual income tax is a flat 4.4 percent. Nevada has no individual income tax, so a tax professional should help with the part-year filing.
Altitude and sun
The Colorado Springs municipal airport station sits 5.6 miles from the city. NOAA lists a January high of 45.0 degrees and low of 18.5, a July high of 86.5 and low of 58.2, 15.91 inches of precipitation and 32.5 inches of snow a year. Reno's January low is 26.1 and snow is 20.9 inches.
At 6,338 feet the air is thin, and loading and unloading is slower on a hot afternoon. Drink water, and plan a gentler first day in the new house.
Costs in Colorado Springs
The city of Colorado Springs shows a median household income of $84,818, median gross rent of $1,648 and median home value of $452,600 in the American Community Survey. The metro lists medians of $90,144, $1,699 and $461,800. Reno's metro medians are $87,485, $1,592 and $502,300.
Rent is a little higher than Reno's. About 39.1 percent of city households rent. Military families should read about military moves and storage for the booking steps.
Planning a three-day drive
A move of about 1,102 miles takes 3 driving days at 500 miles a day on the route data, and the written estimate sets your delivery window. You book with O'Brien's, a free in-home estimate comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes, and we coordinate the shipment through the Bekins network. See the interstate guide.
Because the trip is long, many households keep their goods in vault storage in Sparks, from $40 per month, until the Colorado Springs home is ready.
Licensed movers
U.S. DOT No. 30611
MC-109375
Nevada CPCN 1070
Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's)
Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955
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2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431
| Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
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Bekins Van Lines network
How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent
O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. What being a Bekins agent means.
Your rights on an interstate move
Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you
- Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move (FMCSA)
- Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move (FMCSA)
- Protect Your Move: check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611.
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Answers
Moving from Reno to Colorado Springs questions
Still have a question? Call 775-359-6683, Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the moving FAQ.
How long do I have to get a Colorado driver license?
30 days from establishing residency, according to the Colorado DMV's New to Colorado page.
How long do I have to register my vehicle in Colorado?
90 days after establishing residency, according to the same page.
What is Colorado's state income tax?
A flat 4.4 percent on the Colorado Department of Revenue's most recent published schedule.
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